transporter

noun

trans·​port·​er tran(t)s-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce transporter (audio)
ˈtran(t)s-ˌpȯr-
: one that transports
especially : a vehicle for transporting large or heavy loads

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For instance, the van could be integrated within a greater inventory control system when serving as a commercial transporter or equipped with an off-road-specific navigation system when used as an adventure camper. New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024 However, the premise of an upright two-seat transporter makes sense. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 These transporters help maintain balance by exchanging molecules between cells and their environment. Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2024 During exercise, specific transporters become more active to regulate the molecular exchange caused by movement. Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transporter 

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transporter was in 1535

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“Transporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transporter. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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